A client is being treated for trachoma after returning from a safari trip to Africa. Which potential complication should the nurse consider when planning this client's care?
A) Scarring of the cornea
B) Eye muscle weakness
C) Damaged iris
D) Retinal detachment
Answer: A
Trachoma is a chronic form of conjunctivitis that causes the formation of granulation tissue that is abraded by the lashes, leading to scarring of the cornea and eventual blindness. The other options are not potential complications to this type of conjunctivitis.
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